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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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